Karachi Police Probe Reveals Foreign Involvement in Alleged Drug Network Run by Anmol Alias Pinky

May 2026 | By Azad News

Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) Azad Khan on Friday revealed new details regarding the investigation into alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky, stating that authorities had uncovered evidence suggesting foreign nationals were involved in the narcotics network.

According to the police official, investigators have identified suspected links to individuals from several African countries who are believed to be operating as part of the network from Lahore.

AIG Khan said authorities had received information indicating that six to eight foreign nationals, along with several Lahore-based women, were connected to the alleged drug operation.

Anmol alias Pinky was arrested earlier this week during a joint operation conducted by Karachi police and a civilian intelligence agency at her apartment in Karachi.

The arrest was made in connection with cases involving possession of narcotics and an unlicensed weapon. A Karachi court later granted police a three-day physical remand for further investigation.

During the press conference, AIG Khan disclosed that at least 20 cases connected to Anmol had surfaced in Sindh, including several older cases and three recently registered cases.

He said one of the cases had been registered by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), while additional cases against her were also recorded in Lahore.

According to investigators, Anmol has been formally arrested in nine cases and previously acquitted in six older cases. Police also described her as a proclaimed offender in three cases and an absconder in an ANF case.

Officials further claimed that several earlier cases involving drug distribution networks were indirectly linked to her organisation, although her name had not initially appeared in those reports.

Police believe Anmol has been involved in narcotics-related activities since 2014 and expanded operations into Karachi in 2018 before later shifting activities to Lahore after attracting law enforcement attention.

Investigators conducted a forensic analysis of her mobile phone and reportedly recovered 869 contacts. Authorities said location data had been identified for 639 contacts, with only a small number traced to Karachi.

The findings suggest that the alleged network extends beyond Karachi and may have operations in multiple cities across Pakistan.

AIG Khan stated that around 300 contacts were believed to be directly involved in narcotics activities. Authorities are now categorising individuals as suspected dealers, addicts, or facilitators linked to the network.

The police official emphasized that action would be taken against anyone found assisting the operation, including influential individuals or law enforcement personnel if evidence emerges against them.

Conclusion

The investigation into alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky has expanded into what authorities describe as a potentially transnational narcotics network involving local and foreign suspects. As forensic investigations continue, law enforcement agencies are expected to widen the crackdown on individuals linked to the operation across multiple cities in Pakistan.

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